"NYC Beat" is the second single from Armand Van Helden's seventh studio album, ''

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''. It is a cover/sample of the early 80's single New York City Beats, performed by

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and Randy Barbato, performing as the ''Fabulous Pop Tarts''.

Music video

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related activities.

Track listing

;Australia CD Single #"NYC Beat" (Radio Edit) – 3:14 #"NYC Beat" (Original) – 6:27 #"NYC Beat" ( MSTRKRFT Remix) – 4:58 #"NYC Beat" (Emperor Machine Remix) – 8:03 #"NYC Beat" (Detroit Remix) – 8:09 #"NYC Beat" (Prince Language Remix) – 7:15 ;12" # NYC Beat (Original) # NYC Beat (MSTRKRFT Remix) # NYC Beat (Emperor Machine Dub)

Chart history

References

{{authority control 2007 singles Armand Van Helden songs Songs written by Armand Van Helden 2007 songs